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Snapshots, Sandy and Otherwise

Posted on November 6, 2012 by sheila

— Walking down my street just now, I thought, “Hm. Something’s different … can’t quite put my finger on it.” Then realized that it’s because the power is back on. We have streetlights, and the houses have lights at night … Continue reading →

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Snapshots

Posted on October 15, 2012 by sheila

— I watched Mike Judge’s Idiocracy this weekend. It’s a bit brilliant. I especially loved his observation about the deterioration of the English language, how those who speak correctly will eventually be looked on with suspicion. It actually made me … Continue reading →

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Snapshots

Posted on October 4, 2012 by sheila

— Deeply engrossed in reading Christopher Hitchens’ Arguably: Essays by Christopher Hitchens. I have read most of these essays before, since I used to follow him religiously, but it is wonderful to encounter them again. The depth and breadth of … Continue reading →

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Snapshots

Posted on September 23, 2012 by sheila

— I am reading Christopher Hitchens’ Hitch-22: A Memoir. Finally. I can’t express how much I miss him. His chapter on September 11 brought me to tears, and the chapter on Salman Rushdie is a masterpiece. — Had dinner at … Continue reading →

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Snapshots

Posted on August 3, 2012 by sheila

— Well. July 2012 will certainly be one for the books. It’s too soon to make announcements but the percolating is actually coming to a boil, in so many areas. Business meeting with producers who want to rep my play. … Continue reading →

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Snapshots

Posted on June 11, 2012 by sheila

— Spent the weekend at the beach. Drove there on Saturday, spent a couple hours, reading, swimming, writing, clearing my head. Then on Sunday, I picked up Allison and we drove down to the beach. It was an adventure for … Continue reading →

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Party Snapshots

Posted on May 26, 2012 by sheila

— A vehement conversation broke out about Helvetica. Rachel H.: “I cannot STAND Helvetica.” John: “Helvetica is AWESOME.” And so it went. — There were two Rachels and two John’s at the party. The Rachels are good friends and are … Continue reading →

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Snapshots

Posted on January 27, 2012 by sheila

— It’s official. I am almost too busy, although I hesitate to even say that, because being busy is good. — I miss Memphis. More than that, I miss spending every minute of every day with Jen. We were excellent … Continue reading →

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Quotes From the Road Between Two Really Good Friends

Posted on January 13, 2012 by sheila

“Dude, he’s so sexy. Did you see his hands? Crinkly old dry hands.” “We have to stop staying in places where there were horrible massacres.” “I am just afraid that we won’t be far enough West, know what I mean?” … Continue reading →

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Snapshots From the Road

Posted on January 4, 2012 by sheila

— Sign on the highway alerting us to a FARM SHOW COMPLEX. This then became a joke. “I really have a farm show complex, but I’m on meds for it now. It’s working great.” — Jen is obsessed with maps. … Continue reading →

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